Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

later than; following

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

lacking funds

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

rid of obstructions

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

one or the other of two

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

a native or resident of the American state of Georgia

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

not accessible to view

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

on one occasion

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

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From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

the attribute of being restful

From this reading The mood of the afternoon had fallen, as had the day, into calmness and restfulness.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

abounding with or resembling stars

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

not in physical motion

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

in the direction of

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dick Travers, encased in a heavy sweater, lingered, after the light failed, on the broad piazza facing the still purpled sky, and looked out toward the Georgian Bay, which was hidden from sight by the ridge of hill through which the Fox and Secret Portages cut.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The fiddle, which was never far from Travers, lay now beside him on the deep porch swing, and every few moments he took it up and began an air that broke off almost at once, either to run into another, or into silence.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The day of warmth and song and dance changed to a cool evening.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was a glowing sunset which faded into a clear, starry night.